BB: You have several clients that are on the front lines in the fight for education reform. Be honest, is there hope in America for education or is it too late?
PS: Hell no it’s not too late. It’s just beginning and we have “right” on our side, so we will eventually win. The seeds of education reform were planted 20 years ago and the American public is finally fed up and ready to change.
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The problem for Paul, many of the strategists pointed out, is the demographic of younger voters is one of the lowest voting demographics, meaning that come primary day, his supporters may not come out to vote for him.
Based on “intensity,” Phillip Stutts said, he suspected “a large amount… will [turn out].” But history, he added, referencing the Howard Dean youth movement of 2004, “tells me… they didn’t.”(Read More)
Through the lunches, attendees form bonds and relationships that last long after the meal. Families who want to speak at the events have a chance to share their loved ones’ stories. Brian Jodice from MFU says, “It’s not just about how they died...it’s about how they lived their lives up to that moment.” It also gives family members help with the healing process, he adds. (Read More)
When President Clinton was in the White House and staring down the mother of all sex scandals, at least his team had some time to plan before reacting, notes Republican strategist Phillip Stutts. “Now, you’ve got 15 minutes. "With technology the way it is, and given how fast news moves, you have to be on top of it right from the start, because if you fumble, it’s really hard to recover," he says. (Read More)
“No one has a straight shot — history tells us this,” Republican consultant Phillip Stutts added. “But it seems that it’s Romney vs. everyone else, although Perry will end up being the biggest beneficiary of a Romney fall, especially WHEN Cain slides — which he will." (Read More)
“To me, Mitt Romney is a likable guy,” said Republican consultant Phillip Stutts. “I think it also shows the quality of the other candidates out there. The question is, can he grow beyond 25 percent? Is that his ceiling? Or can he go beyond that?” (Read More)
Republican consultant Phillip Stutts places less weight on the nearest fundraising deadline.“If the fundraising numbers come out and he hasn’t raised a lot of money, all that’s saying is he’s got to show improvement. The two barometers are, in my mind, the finance deadline in September and the Iowa straw poll,” said Stutts. (Read More)
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News Channel 8; 27 May 2011
Brian Jodice represents Military Families United during an interview about Memorial Day.
Political consultant Phillip Stutts, for example, noted to TheDC that both former Bush presidents did not receive much help (if any) from their military victories in the voting booth. “I think that Democrats that can, a year and a half out, claim this is the issue that could win them the race are sorely mistaken by not studying history,” said Stutts. (Read more)
Political consultant Phillip Stutts said the focus on Daniels was due to a combination of media hype and his tough budget cutting credentials. “The media is focusing on the speculation of Daniels, rather than Daniels,” he said. (Read More)
